Air Quality Assessment for Planning | Expert Air Quality Consultants
Fast, fully compliant Air Quality Assessments for planning applications, delivered by qualified Air Quality Consultants across the UK.
We prepare Air Quality Assessments, Air Quality Impact Assessments (AQIA), Construction Dust Risk Assessments (IAQM DRA) and Air Quality Neutral / Positive Statements to support planning applications, environmental compliance and mitigation design. Our Air Quality Consultants handle everything from baseline pollutant modelling to mitigation strategies, ensuring your development meets IAQM, EPUK, DEFRA and local authority requirements. All reports are prepared to IAQM, EPUK and DEFRA standards and are accepted by Local Planning Authorities.
- Our Air Quality Assessment & Consultancy Services:
- Air Quality Assessments (AQA Reports)
- Air Quality Impact Assessments (AQIA)
- Air Quality Neutral Assessments (AQN)
- Air Quality Positive Statements
- Construction Dust Risk Assessments (IAQM DRA)
- SCAIL Industrial Air Quality Assessments
- Air Pollution Surveys & Baseline Monitoring
- Air Quality Mitigation Strategies & Modelling
All Air Quality Assessment reports are prepared by qualified Air Quality Consultants and formatted precisely to meet IAQM, EPUK, DEFRA and local-authority standards. This ensures your planning application can be validated smoothly, without unnecessary delays or requests for further information.
Need Help Meeting Air Quality Assessment Requirements?
Most local authorities now require an Air Quality Assessment (AQA) before validating planning applications. Missing documents — such as an Air Quality Impact Assessment (AQIA) or a Construction Dust Risk Assessment — can delay your project or result in planning refusals.
At ACP Consultants, our air quality consultants prepare all required documentation quickly and accurately, following IAQM/EPUK guidance so your application can be validated without delay — wherever your development is located.
Trusted by Developers, Planners & Architects Nationwide
In the past year, ACP Consultants has delivered 750+ reports, supporting 400+ planning projects with our qualified air quality consultants. Our team works quickly, accurately, and collaboratively with developers, planners, and architects — ensuring every submission is backed by clear evidence and delivered on time.
- 700+ Air Quality Reports Delivered
- 400+ Planning Projects Supported
- Delivered to Your Timeline
- Full Support From Assessment to Approval
Why Choose ACP Air Quality Consultants?
Our air quality assessment services are delivered by experienced air quality consultants and built around the needs of your project. These benefits set us apart and help ensure fast, successful planning outcomes.
Delivered to Your Timeline
Reports scheduled around your project — available in as little as 1 week when required.
Led by Chartered Consultants
Reports overseen by Chartered Environmentalists and IAQM-registered air quality professionals.
Comprehensive Service
Includes Air Quality Assessments, Dust Risk Assessments, and all required planning documentation.
Planning-Ready Reports
Fully compliant with IAQM, EPUK, DEFRA, and local-authority submission standards.
Specialist London Support
Expert preparation of Air Quality Neutral and Air Quality Positive Statements to meet GLA Policy SI1.
Nationwide Coverage
UK-wide consultants with rapid turnaround and local authority expertise.
Fixed Quotes
Transparent pricing with no hidden extras or additional costs.
Highly Rated by Clients
Trusted by Clients Across the UK – Consistently Rated 5-Stars for Professionalism and Expertise
What Your Air Quality Package Includes
Air Quality Assessment Report (AQA)
A full planning-ready report assessing pollutant concentrations, emissions, and sensitive receptors — fully compliant with IAQM/EPUK guidance.
Air Quality Impact Assessment (AQIA)
Assessment of construction and operational impacts, including receptor exposure and clear mitigation to support planning approval.
Construction Dust Risk Assessment (IAQM DRA)
IAQM-compliant assessment of demolition, earthworks, and construction dust impacts, with practical mitigation measures.
Air Quality Neutral Assessment (GLA SI1)
For London developments, comparison of building/transport emissions against GLA benchmarks to demonstrate policy compliance.
Air Quality Positive Statement
For large London schemes, a concise statement showing how your development improves air quality through layout, design, and mitigation.
Air Pollution Survey & Baseline Monitoring
Measurement of NO₂, PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀ using diffusion tubes or reference instruments to strengthen planning submissions.
Air Quality Mitigation Strategy
Targeted measures to minimise emissions — including low-NOx boilers, EV charging, transport planning, and construction controls.
Planning Support & Council Liaison
Direct liaison with planning officers and Environmental Health teams to ensure your application is validated without delays.
SCAIL Industrial Air Quality Assessment
Assessment for agricultural, energy and industrial proposals near ecological sites (SSSIs, SACs, SPAs) to meet Natural England requirements.
A Simple 3-Step Process
At ACP Consultants, we make the air quality assessment process simple, fast, and straightforward. Here’s how it works.
Send Us Your Site Plan
Simply email us your site drawings or red-line boundary after requesting your quote.
We Prepare Your Air Quality Assessment
Our consultants complete your Air Quality Assessment quickly and accurately, including any required dust, neutral, or positive assessments.
Receive Your Completed Report
Your completed report is delivered on your timeline — often in as little as 1 week for smaller developments.
About Our Air Quality Consultants
ACP Consultants are specialist Air Quality Consultants, delivering Air Quality Assessments, Air Quality Impact Assessments (AQIA), Air Quality Neutral and Positive Statements, and Construction Dust Risk Assessments for planning applications across the UK.
As a company moving towards Employee Ownership, every consultant has a personal stake in the quality of your project — ensuring reliability, care, and accountability in every report we deliver.
Our Air Quality Consultants are strategically based nationwide, offering fast response times, strong local-authority knowledge, and consistent support for developers, architects and planners throughout the planning process.
All Air Quality Assessment reports are prepared to IAQM, EPUK and DEFRA standards and are accepted by Local Planning Authorities across England.
Local & Specialist Air Quality Consultants for Planning Applications
Our Air Quality Consultants support projects across London and the UK, providing fast, precise and planning-ready Air Quality Assessments for developers, architects and planners.
Whether you’re searching for air quality consultants near me, need a specialist air quality consultant in London, or require an Air Quality Impact Assessment (AQIA), an air pollution survey, or a full Air Quality Assessment for planning, we deliver clear, compliant reports accepted by Local Planning Authorities.
We also prepare Construction Dust Risk Assessments (IAQM DRA), Air Quality Neutral and Positive Statements, and AQ surveys required by local authorities.
Our Core Values – Built on TRUST
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Trusted by Clients Across the UK – Consistently Rated 5-Stars for Professionalism and Expertise
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about Air Quality Assessments, Air Quality Consultants, Dust Risk Assessments, and planning compliance. If you’re unsure what type of report you need, our team can guide you — just request a free quote.
An Air Quality Assessment evaluates how a development may affect local air quality or expose new occupants to pollutants. It’s a standard requirement for many planning applications under IAQM/EPUK guidance.
A Construction Dust Risk Assessment is required for major developments involving demolition, excavation, or construction. It forms part of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
An Air Quality Neutral Assessment is needed for most London developments to show that building and transport emissions do not exceed GLA benchmarks set out in London Plan Policy SI1.
Introduced by the London Plan, this statement applies to large developments and demonstrates how a project actively improves air quality through design and mitigation.
A SCAIL assessment is used for agricultural, industrial, or energy developments near protected ecological sites (SSSIs, SACs, SPAs) to evaluate nitrogen or sulphur deposition impacts.
A Mitigation Strategy outlines measures to reduce emissions, such as EV charging points, low-NOx boilers, and travel planning initiatives.
Even small schemes may require an Air Quality Screening Assessment if located within an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) or close to busy roads.
Typical turnaround is within 1 week for smaller projects, and 2–3 weeks for more complex modelling assignments.
Yes — ACP Consultants liaise directly with Environmental Health Officers to ensure reports meet validation requirements and resolve any technical queries efficiently.
Yes — all assessments are overseen by Chartered Environmentalists and IAQM-accredited consultants, ensuring professional accuracy and policy compliance.
Ready to Get Your Air Quality Report?
Tell us your project timeline — our Air Quality Consultants will deliver planning-ready reports to match it.
Quotes are free, fast, and obligation-free.
Typical delivery within 1 week, depending on site size and complexity.